Protected
Comin' Round the Mountain
1951 · Universal Pictures · Dir. Charles Lamont
Al Stewart and Wilbert are magicians doing a stage act when they run into Wilbert's cousin, Dorothy McCoy. They find out that Wilbert's grandfather, Squeeze-box McCoy, had treasure hidden in the hills of Kentucky, which they go to find.
Confidence
95
— Legal Reasoning —
Why this status applies
This film was originally registered for copyright by Universal Pictures Co., Inc. on July 11, 1951, under registration number LP1127. Under the laws governing works from the 1928-1963 window, the work required a renewal filing in its 28th year to maintain protection.
A search of the Stanford Copyright Renewal Database and the Library of Congress records confirms that Universal City Studios, Inc. (successor in interest to Universal Pictures) successfully renewed the copyright on July 23, 1979, under registration number RE0000030700. As a result of this timely renewal, the film's copyright was extended to 95 years from its original publication date.
The copyright is currently active and is scheduled to expire and enter the public domain on January 1, 2047. The film is actively distributed and protected by NBCUniversal.
— Cited Sources —
Supporting facts
- Stanford Copyright Renewal Database
- U.S. Copyright Office Online Catalog (CoCatalog)
- Hurst, Film Superlist: Motion Pictures in the U.S. Public Domain
- AFI Catalog of Feature Films
Research summary based on cited sources, not legal advice. Always consult a qualified copyright attorney before commercial use.